Science Worksheet · Grades 5–8
The Ozone Layer Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on the ozone layer. Students learn how ozone in the stratosphere absorbs the Sun’s harmful UV rays and how CFCs created the ozone hole, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
The Ozone Layer, earth and space science
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
The ozone layer, high in the stratosphere, absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, and CFC chemicals once thinned it into an ozone hole. This worksheet teaches how the layer protects Earth and how nations helped it heal.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the The Layers of the Atmosphere and The Greenhouse Effect worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the The Layers of the Atmosphere Worksheet for more practice.
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The Ozone Layer Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on the ozone layer. Students learn how ozone in the stratosphere absorbs the Sun’s harmful UV rays and how CFCs created the ozone hole, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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